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    Broody's eggs disappeared will she continue to sit?

    Ethel, my little bantam mutt layed six beautiful powder blue eggs and, by my estimate, they were to hatch in the next 4-5days. Went to check in on them this morning only to find them gone without a trace. I'm thinking maybe a snake. I'm a little heart broken about it and our Cochin roo, Sparky...
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    Mixed yard (ducks and chickens)

    Right now we have 4KC in a 10x10 yard. We're planning on expanding that to approximately 25x25. In the end we'll have 10 ducks total in the yard (goal is 2 drakes and 8 hens). We also have 4 chickens (3hens and a bantam Cochin roo). If seperate housing is provided would that be adequate space...
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    Duck water.

    I have ducks and clean out their pool 2-3x a week. I've used the water on the plants once and they seemed to love it. My question is, how often is safe to use the pool water? I don't want to burn my little greenies. Would the ducks water be a concern as far as burning?
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    Integrating older duckling into new group.

    My Holderreads order came in today (8'WH and 8IR). everyone arrived safe and sound. We have an older duckling who we rescued as a dumped baby the day after Easter. We let him in with the hatchlings tonight and all he wants to do is chase them around and nip at them. Should I seperate him back...
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    Rescued Duck. Bad, bad Leroy Brown.

    We got a call about a duckling a friend had found at our city lake today. I thought it was gonna be a wayward little mallard but it looks like someone dumped a little black swede after Easter. Apparently the little guy was swimming up to every mallard hen he could find and they kept dunking him...
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    Faverolles or fav mix?

    These are some chicks I picked up at auction over the weekend. They were sold as faverolles. The do each have the extra toe. Two of the three have little face poofs starting. Not entirely sure how old they are (maybe 5 weeks?). Any Roos are gonna go back to auction. I'm hoping they all aren't...
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    Show me your Pits

    I know there was a thread like this awhile back but I want to see 'em again. Show me your 'viscous' dog. With all the drama in other threads it's time we had a more happy upbeat one.
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    Pics of my Hound...

    This is Henny my Irish Wolfhound. I'm completely enamoured with this darling. She is the sweetest girl I've ever met.
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    How Many Guineas

    When we finally get out to our new house I plan on getting some guineas. With four dogs I really worry about ticks and with 5 acres (4 of them being field) I want to find a natural solution to keeping the blood sucker population down. I've heard guineas are fairly low maintence and love to eat...
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    Interesting Article on Monsato

    http://www.motherearthnews.com/Sustainable-Farming/2008-06-01/Artificial-Hormones-Milk.aspx
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    Look what I'm getting!

    I've been looking for a couple Nubian doelings and found a pair the other day. I've been talking back and forth with the breeder. They'll be ready to go at the end of June. They were triplets and the breeder offered up their little wethered brother at a discount so he'll be joining them too...
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    Faverolle Egglaying prowess

    What is the average egg output for a Salmon Faverolle. I was initially thinking about getting a couple different breeds but I absolutely adore the way Faverolles look and I hear that their personality is amazing as well. What can I expect for eggs (color and amount)?
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    Which Hatchery

    I'll be getting ready to order chicks here within the next month. I was leaning towards ordering from Ideal but I don't know. What hatchery do you prefer? Also, I'm thinking of just getting a mix of standard pullets. Has any one gotten a batch? What kind of breeds did you get? Was it a good...
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    Choices Choices.... Need ideas ideas

    Hello this is my first post so here I go. I'm in the process of buying a house on five acres here in Michigan. I would love to have a small flock of layers (maybe 5-10 total). We're going to have a seven stall barn and even with the goats and horses I plan on getting eventually I'm not going to...
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